Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Training - Evanston, IL 2025

Description

Note: This is a blended learning course. Please be prepared to spend 6-8 hours to complete eLearning prior to the in-person course date in order to be eligible to attend the in-person course.

Pre-requisite swim test is required as outlined below.

Class duration will depend upon enrollment, although please be prepared to be present for the entirety of the time outlined if needed. 100% attendance is required to be eligible to pass.

Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.

Prerequisites:

Minimum age:
15 years

Swim Test:
Part 1:
Jump into the water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 150 yards. While swimming, you must swim continuously, keeping your face in the water and demonstrating good breath control. You may use the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.

After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minutes by treading. While treading, you can only use your legs. Place your hands under your armpits. Your head must remain above the surface of the water.

After your 2-minute tread, swim 50 more yards.

Part 2:
Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping your face at or near the surface. Swimming the distance underwater is not permitted. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years.

Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please ensure you are completely confident in your ability to pass the pre-requisite swim test, as dues paid will be forfeited for those who do not pass the swim test.

For more information, please contact aquatics@mcgawymca.org.

Instructor

McGaw YMCA Aquatics Staff

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December 22 - 23, 2025

Monday, Tuesday

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Ages 15-255 · Co-Ed

McGaw Main Building

1000 Grove St Evanston, IL 60201
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